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play in Chinese

play in Chinese is 玩, 打, 拉 — play means to engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.

play in Chinese

verb
Pronounced: wán
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
verb
Pronounced:
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
verb
Pronounced:
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
verb
Pronounced:
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.

What does "play" mean?

  1. verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
    "The kids played in the garden until it got dark."
  2. verb To take part in a sport or game.
    "She plays tennis every Saturday morning."
  3. verb To perform music, or operate a device so that it produces sound or video.
    "He plays the guitar in a local band."
  4. verb To act the part of a character in a film, play, or performance.
    "She played the lead role in the school production."

play in a sentence

  • The kids played in the garden until it got dark.
  • Puppies play by chasing and wrestling with each other.
  • She plays tennis every Saturday morning.
  • He plays the guitar in a local band.

Similar words in Chinese

Common Chinese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "play" in Chinese?

"play" in Chinese is 玩, 打, 拉. play means: To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.

How do you pronounce 玩?

"play" in Chinese is 玩, pronounced "wán".

How do you use "play" in a sentence?

Example: "The kids played in the garden until it got dark." In Chinese, "play" is 玩, 打, 拉.

Are there other ways to say "play" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "play": 玩, 打, 拉.

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